Wish for International Tug of War With Terrible Turk
A letter from May 26 1899 urges Inter Mountain to lure the Terrible Turk to town for exciting wrestling bouts and a July 4 international tug of war with 12 players from multiple nations. The writer envisions strong spectator sport and substantial public interest in a festive lineup.
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Measly pork tale sparks lessons in ethics and odds
A Cornell professor recites the old measly pork joke about Trichinella in pork to illustrate scientific caution and human behavior. A butcher admits some meat can be measly while the professor asks for some, prompting reflections on risk, decision making, and missed chances.
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